Kia’s compact electric SUV has all the hallmarks of the modern driver. City-friendly? Check. Plenty of (claimed) range? Check. Out-there design? Also check.
It is set to arrive in Australia in 2025 in what is by all means an under-resourced segment, along with a wallet-friendly price tag. Expect big things from this little car.
The line-up currently starts at $47,600 for the Ev3 Air Fwd Sr and ranges through to $63,950 for the range-topping Ev3 Gt-Line Fwd Lr.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1560x1850x4300 mm |
Ground Clearance:
140 mm
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1560x1850x4300 mm |
Ground Clearance:
140 mm
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2024
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1560x1850x4300 mm |
Ground Clearance:
140 mm
|
The 2026 Kia EV3 interior is a modern design, with visually appealing materials and dash design.
It is dominated by the twin 12.3-inch screens, one for multimedia and the other a driver's display.
There's a centre console that features a retractable table in the GT-Line.
Despite being a small SUV, the Kia EV3 has a spacious and airy cabin with ample leg and head room in the rear.
All 2026 Kia EV3 grades have cargo capacity of 460 litres with all seats in place. There's an additional 25 litres in the front trunk.
The 2026 Kia EV3 is available in 'Pure White' as the standard colour.
The following are all extra cost premium paint options - 'Snow White Pearl', 'Ivory Silver', 'Aurora Black Pearl', 'Shale Grey', 'Frost Blue', 'Matcha Green' and 'Terracotta'.
All 2026 Kia EV3s comes standard with flush door handles, power adjust, heated and folding door mirrors, steering paddles for regenerative braking, four USB-C ports, 12-volt power outlet, wireless phone charger, vehicle-to-load charging, 12.3-inch digital driver display and integrated 12.3-inch multimedia display, wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with voice recognition, sat-nav, digital radio, over-the-air updates, dual-zone climate control, a retractable luggage screen and keyless entry and start.
The 2026 Kia EV3 has a 150kW/283Nm electric motor paired with a lithium-ion battery offering 58.3kWh for the Standard Range and 81.4kWh for the Long Range. All EV3s are front-wheel drive.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 500kg |
Braked Capacity to:
1000kg
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 500kg |
Braked Capacity to:
1000kg
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2024
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 500kg |
Braked Capacity to:
1000kg
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The 2026 Kia EV3 comes with five seats and the rear seats split fold 60:40. There are three top tether anchors and two ISOFIX points in the rear.
The Kia EV3 Air comes with cloth seats, the Earth has two-tone artificial leather and the GT-Line has grade-specific two-tone artificial leather seats.
Earth and GT-Line come with 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and the GT-Line has the same adjustability for the front passenger.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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2024
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
|
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2024
|
Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
|
The 2026 Kia EV3 can cover 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds in the Air Standard Range, and up to 7.9 seconds in the GT-Line Long Range.
The WLTP driving range of the 2026 Kia EV3 is 436km for the Air Standard Range, 604km for the Air Long Range and 563km for the Earth and GT-Line Long Range.